Social Impact of Computer

Now sitting in front of the computer, peoples can easily get

access to the Internet by a simple click of mouse. Over the
entire world 80 percent of people use the Internet every day.
On computer people can simply do anything such as, a slide
show presentation, a good communication, creating your own
assignment, music, or art etc. They can also get a useful
information and media on the Internet. For these reason
people deeply use computers at places such as schools,
hospitals, offices, and at home etc. There are the lots of
positive and negative effects of computers. Some of the
positive effects are faster communication, an organization of
data and information, computerization of tasks, and easier
access to the information. Some of the negative effects of
computers are human’s break their social interact with friends
and families, cause back problem, depression, and poor health.
Positive Impact of Computer on Society
Negative Impact of Computer on Society
 Access, Security and Privacy
• If you connect your personal computer to an open Wi-
Fi network, you take the chance of exposing personal
information to the public. Unsecured wireless networks
can be used to steal passwords, banking information,
Social Security numbers and other information that can
be used for identity theft.
• Information security is extremely important to society
in order to protect people and businesses property. It
has come a long way from when computer systems
were first invented. Information security is all the
processes and policies designed to protect organizations
information and information systems from
unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption,
modification, or destruction.
 Access, Security and Privacy(Contd.)
• Data is transferred at trillions of bytes per millisecond
across different computer networks, so ways to keep
this information safe is necessary. Without security,
criminals can steal information that would financially
hurt a person or a business and possibly their
credibility. Hackers have created many methods that
make systems vulnerable to attacks.
• Technology thus does not only influence privacy by
changing the accessibility of information, but also by
changing the privacy norms themselves. For example,
social networking sites invite users to share more
information than they otherwise might. This
“oversharing” becomes accepted practice within certain
groups.
 General Maintenance of Computer
Here are some recommended basic computer
maintenance topics:
• Installing Current Operating System Updates.
• Clearing the Cache in your Internet Browser(s)
• Maintaining Current Anti-Virus Software.
• Maintaining Current Malware Protection
Software.
• (Windows) Running Disk Cleanup.
• MAC Maintenance Tips.
 INSTALLING CURRENT OPERATING SYSTEM UPDATES
• An important factor in keeping your computer performance its
best, as well as maintaining latest security updates is to keep your
operating system up-to-date with the developers’ latest patches.
• For university computers running windows the default setting for
windows update (which is recommended) is Install Updates
Automatically, but different departments may have different
settings.
• To check for updates, click on Start, select All Programs, and then
select Windows Update. If there are any outstanding updates,
click Install Updates button. This may require a restart after
updates are finished installing.
• To check settings for Windows updates, you can click on Start,
select All Programs, then select Windows Update. On the left hand
side select Change Settings and the option currently selected for
installing Windows updates is listed under Important Updates.
• Macintosh users can install updates by clicking on the Apple menu
and choosing About This Mac, then selecting Software Update.
 CLEARING THE CACHE IN YOUR INTERNET BROWSER(S)
• Another maintenance suggestion is
periodically clearing the cache (memory) and cookies
from your Internet browser(s). We recommend doing
this about every two weeks or so, for 2 reasons:
• Clear cookies to fix
– Sign-in problems (not being able to sign-in, not being able
to stay signed-in to Blackboard or MyCampus)
– Error messages about setting user cookies
• Clear cache to fix
– Pages that freeze or don't finish loading
– Outdated pages with old content
– Online applications that don't respond
• There are a number of browsers with different
methods to clear cache and cookies
 MAINTAINING CURRENT ANTI-VIRUS SOFTWARE
• One of the most important steps in maintaining your
computer's performance and security is keeping your
anti-virus software up-to-date and frequently
scanning your computer for viruses. Symantec Anti-
Virus is installed on all university computers. Scans
and updates are scheduled to run automatically.
• For home use we recommend updating and scanning
with your anti-virus software at least once a week to
help ensure the safety of your computer.
 WINDOWS DISK CLEANUP
• You can use Disk Cleanup to reduce the number of unnecessary
files on your drives, which can help your PC run faster. It can delete
temporary files and system files, empty the Recycle Bin, and
remove a variety of other items that you might no longer need. ITS
recommends to run Disk Cleanup about twice a month.
• To delete files
• The following procedure deletes files associated with your user
account. You can also use Disk Cleanup to delete system files on
your PC.
• To open Disk Cleanup from the desktop, Click Start, point to All
Programs, Accessories, System Tools, and then Click Disk Cleanup.
• The Disk Cleanup dialog box should appear. It may take a while to
detect which files can be deleted.
• In the Disk Cleanup dialog, select the checkboxes for the file types
that you want to delete, Click OK, and then Click Delete files.
• The process may take a while to complete.
 MAC MAINTENANCE TIPS
For some quick MAC maintenance tips go to
MAC maintenance quick assist.
• Other Computer Maintenance and Security
Recommendations
• Keep all programs and Internet Browsers up-to-
date.
• Uninstall programs and applications you no
longer use.
• Shutdown your computer over the weekends or
when they are unattended for extended periods.
• Perform a regular backup of any files you do not
want to loose.
 Selection of Microcomputer
• Here's the top things to consider;
• Most importantly, know what you want to use it for and set
aside a realistic budget.
• The Processor
• RAM (Computer Memory)
• Hard Drive
• Graphics
• Computer Software
• Anti-Virus Software
• Your Computer Lifeline, Internet.